Wednesday, October 10, 2012

2012-13 Fireside Conversation Series
"Cities, Economic Development and Sustainability”

In Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development (Oxford, 2010), Joan Fitzgerald, Interim Dean of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University, argued that the key to urban climate change planning in the U.S. was to connect it to local economic development strategies. She examined opportunities in green building,energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation and waste management. Almost three years later, the promise of green jobs has been a disappointment. Were the numbers exaggerated? Was our policy wrong? Or does real green growth potential exist? Fitzgerald examines these questions and reports on places and sectors where green economic development is real.

Welcome to Versailles, New Orleans-home to the densest ethnic Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. For over 30 years, its residents lived a quiet existence on the edge of New Orleans. But then came Hurricane Katrina, the immense garbage piles and the shocking discovery of a toxic landfill planned in their neighborhood. Watch as they fight back, turning a devastating disaster into a catalyst for change and a chance to build a better future.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Criminal and family law attorneys will discuss their day-to-day work, skills they find essential for success, the career path that led them to their current position, and how to pursue a summer opportunity in criminal or family law. RSVP on Symplicity.

Startup weekends are 54-hour events where designers, start up enthusiast, project managers, and attorneys come together to share ideas, build networks, create a product, and launch start-ups! This event will connect students & industry leaders. Students will have the opportunity to walk away from the weekend learning valuable business & intellectual property knowledge & potentially launching a startup with area entrepreneurs & attorneys.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Informational session for all 1L students regarding January term 2013 registration. Dean Amos will give an overview of all courses open to 1L students, and Sherie Etges will outline the registration process. J-term class registration begins Monday, November 5th.